![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Historical Novels Reviewįay's extraordinary first novel has everything great historical adventure fiction should - strikingly original setting, exhilarating plot twists, and a near-impossible quest. newbooksĪn intriguing read that takes different paths to those expected. An abundance of rich and varied characters combine to make this a really satisfying read. is an adventure story with three distinct sections, Shanghai, Saigon and Cambodia all are beautifully placed within the narrative, and yet blend together quite seamlessly to produce a detailed and imaginative journey into an ancient and powerful civilisation. the author's evocation of the setting and the foreign misfits that inhabited it is nothing short of magical the prose, extraordinary. RedĪtmospheric, lyrical, and written in almost painfully beautiful prose, this historical novel sings like a coloratura soprano performing in a gorgeous opera. Marie ClaireĪ detailed, evocative historical adventure set in the 1920s between Shanghai, Saigon and Cambodia. BellaĪn exciting, evocative romp through the jungle where murder, mystery, romance and the maddeningly humid weather make for a gripping debut. ![]() Praise for The Map of Lost Memories: A stunning, page-turning historical novel set in 1920s Shanghai ![]()
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